231 East 14th Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

The six-story, 10-unit building at 231 East 14th Street in Gramercy, owned by Java 14 LLC and constructed in 1915, has experienced several notable maintenance and safety concerns over the past decade. Most recently, in late 2024, there were documented rodent and insect/garbage issues affecting the food establishment, and earlier in 2024, there was an inspection failure related to rodent control.

The property has also faced challenges with its Certificate of Occupancy compliance, with multiple complaints in 2020-2021 showing inspector access issues. A significant environmental control board violation in 2020 resulted from unauthorized use of the roof as a recreational area, though this was resolved with a $250 penalty. The building had substantial maintenance issues documented in 2005 specific to apartment 3F, including problems with windows, base cabinets, and various paint requirements, though many of these violations were later closed.

The property's recent history shows improved pest management, with no reported bedbug infestations in the last four consecutive filing periods from 2019-2024, and consistent rodent inspection passes throughout 2022-2025, despite some recent compliance failures. While the building has a history of various maintenance and compliance issues, the most recent data suggests attention to pest management and ongoing inspections, though there remain occasional failures requiring follow-up. The 311 service requests and Department of Buildings complaints indicate continuing vigilance needed regarding building systems and habitability maintenance, particularly in food service areas.